The Case of the Missing Side
Let’s watch a video about the missing sides of a rectangle.
Goal:
Goal:
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Goal: Finding the missing side of a rectangle using multiplication and division.
Ava, Logan, and their families are planning a summer vacation camping in a national park. They are excited to see all the beautiful sights, natural arches, waterfalls, and vast canyons. They are taking a road trip across the country in their camper. See how Ava has to put her math skills to work. Click on the arrow to view the video and complete the activities.
Question
What is another way of solving \({\Large12\;\text{sq. m} = l \times 4\;\text{m}}\)?
You can use division.
\({\Large12\;\text{sq. m} \div 4\;\text{m} = l}\)
l \({=}\) 3 m